itchy5

Rubrignitz,

I used some 3M double side adhesive pads to attach a small piece of foam as a buffer between the filter and the fender. I am convinced that I can fab some sort of support to hold inlet in place so that it cannot "settle" into the contact position. My wife has an Impala SS and the K&N CAI for that has two small metal brackets that use the extra threads on existing fastenrs to support the heat shield and inlet tube.

I can't complain about the C&L's performance, but I do wish I has spent the extra money and got the Steeda CAI which has a nicer heat shield.

Rubrignitz

This is exactly what I did and haven't seen any effects on either the filters metal endplate or firewall. Even with the camshafts rocking the house under there.

I wouldn't worry too much about a better heatshield, a CAI is a CAI is a CAI pretty much. Look at where procharger locates their airfilters... seeing that filter right up next to the engine block directly over the headers never gave me a warm fuzzy feeling but those are some of the best track s/c's..

swoosh

+1 cleaned it and it went pretty well

157dB

NEVER USE COMPRESSED AIR OR VACUUM TO CLEAN AN AIR FILTER.
This destroys the fitering properties of the filter medium.

Use some old pantyhose as a pre-bug-filter and change it
as needed. The actual filter will last 50K or so if a pre-filter
is used and its not a 100% dusty enviroment. Beware of
overoiling the filter when you clean it as the excessive oil
can contaminate the MAF sensor and cause all sorts of
problems. Best to use a pre-filter and replace the filter
when needed and not clean and re-oil it.

itchy5

I'm pretty sure the instructions on the box from Amsoil said to clean the filter with compressed air (low pressure) or a vacuum.

Its a dry filter so no washing and no oil. Looks nice too, which is always a plus.

shanec

Since I had to buy a replacement MAF housing (after stripping my 1st one), I am positive that C&L can and will sell a replacement filter. No idea what they would charge.

itchy5

I think it's $40 on their website.

I also think it is a standard size S&B filter, so you can probably take measurements and find the K&N or S&B filter for it.